Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Director of Therapy opening with Alaska Regional Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Director of Therapy for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As Director of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy at Alaska Regional Hospital you will have an impact on our patients’ lives and the opportunity to truly make a difference. Your clinical and leadership background will be put to important use as you join us in our efforts to better our community! In this role:

• You will be responsible for front-line department management and will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop consistent, safe, compassionate standards of care.
• You will practice effective financial planning and budget management skills to ensure sound financial operations of the department.
• You will serve as a clinical resource for staff and will coordinate functions with physicians and other departments of the hospital in a spirit that fosters positive working relationships.
• You will evaluate effectiveness of care for each program within the department and make needed programmatic changes as needed.
• You will anticipate, recognize, and understand internal and external customer needs and respond to those needs with effective communication and confidentiality.
• You will work on staffing needs and retention. You will coach and develop staff with a sincere concern for growing people and talent, celebrating employee award recognition moments.
• You will participate in committees, such as education, quality improvement, policy and procedure formulation, hospital-wide strategic planning, etc.
• You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in the rehab therapy service lines and participate in program development and the establishment of new procedures as needed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy with at least a Bachelor’s degree; in addition, a Master’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• Must be licensed in the state of Alaska as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist.
• Certified by the respective national association (APTA, AOTA, ASHA).
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification

• Minimum 5 years of acute and/or rehabilitation experience is required; in addition, 5 years of progressive managerial experience is preferred.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Healthcare’s Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Therapy opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.